The Car Connection Expert Review

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Not a real manual transmission

The 2012 GT-R outraces some of the world's top sports cars, at a fraction of their price.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R is a magical piece of metal, though it doesn't entirely look like one at first glance. Nothing rivals its straight-line performance even at five times the price, and brilliant handling makes its 0-60 mph times of under three seconds all the more thrilling.

The brilliance begins with the GT-R's thundering twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. It's no homage to the 300ZXs in Nissan's past--it's a blistering performer with 530 horsepower and 448 pound-feet of torque, enough to slingshot the GT-R to epic speeds, and to make it quicker than a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Awe-inspiring traction from a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and big wheels and tires produces seemingly endless amounts of grip and beautifully balanced handling, with a slightly softer ride or a launch assist available at the tap of a switch. The clunky-sounding automated-manual six-speed transmission fires off upshifts and downshifts at the click of a paddle, perfecting the GT-R's videogame feel while giving some room but no cover to critics who believe all supercars need to be rear-wheel drive, manually shifted, and powered by V-8 or V-12 engines.

The GT-R's styling doesn't exactly press its exotic-car case. Tomahawked sheetmetal cuts an interesting, not gorgeous, shape, and carbon fiber trim gives the plain interior just a dab of intrigue. It's all put together with care, though, and unlike some other supercars, the GT-R has great room for people in front, and a bit of room for small people in back, as well as a useful trunk.

Standard features include stability control with an all-the-way-off mode, and all the usual airbags. A rearview camera, offered as an accessory, addresses the GT-R's blind spots. Also on the standard-feature list: a Bose audio system that wages war with the GT-R's considerable drivetrain noise, perforated leather upholstery on power seats, and a DVD navigation system with plug-in USB connectivity.

Priced unlike few other cars of its performance range, the $90,000 GT-R has some obviously bargain-priced bits and pieces, but none of them are remotely involved with its NASA-grade performance. To feel the magic, and see why it's so incredible as a supercar, you can't just sit in it. You have to flog it, push it, and let it remind you--almost gently--that it always has more grip and more power at hand.

NISSAN 2016 GTR

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It is a great and awesome car with a lot of cool features from the inside to outside. Very good balance of quality-price and so on. It's a car designed to crush cars that could be more expensive and are...
It is a great and awesome car with a lot of cool features from the inside to outside. Very good balance of quality-price and so on. It's a car designed to crush cars that could be more expensive and are supossed to be more powerful.
All the tecnology and packages included in the GTR makes it an unique car. It's just so beautiful and awesome. + More »

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September 16, 2015

2015 Nissan GT-R 2-Door Coupe NISMO

A magic car

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I dont know how nissan make this car i had never seen a performance like this car, this my dream car

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April 16, 2015

For 2013 Nissan GT-R

Great Car.

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I have had the car 3 years. It is fast, handles well and is extremely reliable. Nissan maintenance has been excellent and compared to other high performance cars a real bargain. All the after market products I...
I have had the car 3 years. It is fast, handles well and is extremely reliable. Nissan maintenance has been excellent and compared to other high performance cars a real bargain. All the after market products I have added have taken nothing away from its dependability and added a great deal of horsepower over and above the 545 hp factory.

I drove Porsches for years and I admit I miss them, but the GTR performance is unparalleled up to the turbos.

Dollar for dollar for dollar the GTR is the best bang for the buck. + More »